Compatibility

Q: What is a Hackintosh?

A non-Apple computer configured to run macOS using compatible PC hardware combined with a custom bootloader and configuration files to emulate a real Mac environment.

Q: Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA). It is generally not illegal for personal experimentation but not permitted for commercial use.

Q: What hardware is best for a Hackintosh?

The best hardware closely matches real Apple systems, with Intel CPUs (6th Gen to Core Ultra), AMD Radeon GPUs, compatible chipsets, and Intel-based Wi-Fi cards offering higher success rates.

Q: Can I build a Hackintosh with an AMD CPU?

Yes, macOS can run on AMD Ryzen CPUs using kernel patches, but Intel CPUs provide better native compatibility.

Q: What is OpenCore?

OpenCore is a modern Hackintosh bootloader that provides near-native macOS behavior and is the recommended bootloader for new installations.

Q: Is Clover still supported?

Yes, Clover is still supported but less recommended compared to OpenCore for modern systems.

Q: Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

Hackintosh systems support macOS versions from Leopard up to recent releases, depending on hardware compatibility.

Q: Do NVIDIA graphics cards work on Hackintosh?

Only older NVIDIA GPUs work on older macOS versions; modern NVIDIA GPUs are incompatible with current macOS releases due to lack of driver support.

Q: What is an EFI folder?

The EFI folder contains the bootloader, drivers, kexts, and configuration files required to boot macOS on a Hackintosh.

Q: What are kexts?

Kexts (kernel extensions) are drivers that enable hardware functionality such as audio, Ethernet, USB, and graphics.

innovatekgalatina · March 20, 2025

Good morning everyone, I would like to know in general which video cards are currently compatible with opencore (latest version) and sonoma. I am about to update my hardware and since I currently have a non-compatible video card (if not to be patched) I would like to buy a fully compatible one. Thanks in advance.
Main: Gigabyte h370 d3h gsm
Intel i7-8700k with integrated Intel uhd 630
ram 16gb (a bank) g.skill
SSD crucial mx500

Edited March 20, 2025 by innovatekgalatina

MaLd0n · March 20, 2025

RX 6600, RX6800, RX6900

RX580, RX550

Avoid chinese brand

innovatekgalatina · March 21, 2025

thank you so much

Edited March 21, 2025 by innovatekgalatina

innovatekgalatina · April 4, 2025

could you help me insert this into my config.plist to make it work?

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